Alma Home and Improvement Co Incorporation Planned
Alma citizens heard a report urging the formation of an integrated building firm to expand housing. A committee, led by James A. Greene, recommended a $50 000 stock company with $10 shares and launched a subscription raising over $5000. Local businessmen and officials pledged support to grow Alma toward a 10 000 population, with housing driving factory growth and better living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
James A. Greene
Alma Home & Improvement Co
D. L. Johnson
A. A. Chick
J. W. Blakley
W. H. Miner
Jotham Allen
Asia
Mt. Pleasant
Fairview
Sanford
Coal gas production begins in Alma plant
The coal gas works under construction for months began producing gas last week after heating ovens for 30 days. On Monday H C Moore fired the first coal into the oven in the presence of business leaders, yielding Alma’s first coal gas. On Wednesday A G Leitch delivered the first coke downtown. the plant is operating well with Leitch supervising the setup and initial hiccups now resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Moore
Alma
A. G. Leitch
Gas Company
Leiteh
Fis
Afl Ip
Carder
Death of James Tr Ward Hall in Chicago
James Tr Ward Hall of Chicago died recently after a life rooted in the county. A former resident, he helped form Pierce Ward Hall and built Alma’s first new mill in 1868 at the site later occupied by Home Lumber & Fuel. He and Mr Ward laid out the Elwellmore area in the north part of town. Highly regarded by peers, his passing was noted as he was buried in Watertown, New York, on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
James Tr
Chicago
Hall
G. & Ward
Pierce, Ward @ Hall
Alma
Home Lumber & Fuel
Decoration Day call urges Alma citizens to act
Alma citizens are urged to take part in Decoration Day activities by spending time in a nearby forest to honor veterans and ensure a successful community observance. The appeal emphasizes collective effort, quiet reflection, and support for local commemorations.
Decoration Day Demands Citizens Help and Parade
The article urges citizens to participate in Decoration Day observances to honor soldiers of the Civil War era. It hopes for a patriotic parade with a band, vehicles carrying veterans, and a children’s procession, asking local residents with cars to cooperate. It also notes the death of Peter Krogman, an eighty four year old resident of the Masonic Home, a German native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Alma
Peter Krogman
Masonic Home
Germany
Board of Education Hires Teachers for Next Year
The board completed the teaching corps for the coming school year with many current staff retained. Prof. Killian resigns to become superintendent at Fenton. Mr. Arthur Luchtman fills the vacancy. Contracts awarded include Superintendent A. F. Schults, Principal Arthur Luchtman, and teachers across English, science, Latin, history, arts, math, domestic science, music, manual training, and grade levels from primary to sixth, plus subprimary and kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board Education Corps
Killian
Fenton
Arthur Luchtman
A. F. Schults
Olive J. Smith
Ella M. Clark
Golden Wedding Honors Elliott Parents at West Superior
President and Mrs Crooke hosted a reception last Wednesday for Dr and Mrs J C Elliott as they marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Out of town guest Mrs Paul Hickock of Washington DC attended. A second six o'clock reception honored the couple with friends and college faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooke
Burnt by acid and liniment claims in family case
A Michigan mother allegedly wed to a man 68 years old with a liniment named Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh. The article notes another Carthund resident, A. M. Millard, who was nearly burned by sulphuric acid and credited the liniment with curing him and removing scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vany
Michigan
Liniment
A.M. Millard
Carthund
Hanford
Mrs Washburn Hosts Philathean Bible Class Meeting
Mrs C H Washburn entertained the Philathean Bible class at her home Wednesday evening. A social hour was enjoyed and all reported a very good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Washburn
Play to a Capacity House in New England Themed Drama
A capacity audience filled the opera house Friday night for On the Old County Pike. Bruce Chesterman directed and wrote the play. A G Leitch led as Dr Martin with strong supporting turns by Lyle McKenzie Joe McKenzie Ruth Bennett and others. The Ladies Guild of St Johns Episcopal church sponsored the production, which packed the house and raised a neat sum for their work.
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Old County
Pike
Opera
Bruce Chesterman
A. G. Leitch
Dr. Martin
Joe McKenzie
Mary
Wm. Griffin
August
Nelda Dove
Tillie
New England
Jean
Dave
Paul Harrod
Ross Sullivan
Tony
Herbert Wheaton
Bill
Viola Baker
Jeasie
Donald Dunham
Mt Pleasant Hosts Isabella Clare Society Meeting
The Isabella Clare Society gathered in Mt Pleasant on May 24 with forty members and wives attending a noon gathering at Dr. B E Gardiner’s home followed by a banquet at Hotel Bennett. Ladies attended a May festival at the normal school while doctors heard papers by Brandstetter and Pullen with discussions. Next month the group travels to Detroit for the American Medical Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
8. E. Gardiner
Bennett
Old Isabella-Clare Society
Elk’s Hall
To Build Garage With Modern Paint Shop Planned
Last week Wim Burton of Alma Garage Company became owner of the lot two doors east of his present location. The purchase was made from C. M. Johnson. Mr Borton has let contract to Henry Seale for a building 50 by 10 feet two stories high to be erected of brick or tile. The new garage will be the most fully equipped in the city and include a large paint shop. Ground will be broken soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Burton
Alma Garage Company
C. M. Johnson
Borton
Henry Seale
Epidemic Warning Urges Alma Citizens To Cooperate
In Alma the community faces a scarlet fever threat as two families fall ill the same day. Officials urge full cooperation with the State Board of Health to enforce quarantine laws and prevent spread. The notice outlines reporting cases, placards, thirty five day minimum quarantines, disinfection, and school access rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Department of Health
State Board of Health
Department
Council of Pur Ety
Burkhart
Alma Growth Praised In Outlook Feature On Town
A lengthy Alma profile notes the city’s rising profile from a simple Ann Arbor area stop to a bustling hub. It cites an Outlook magazine feature by Felix Orman praising Alma’s rapid motor truck industry growth and local firms like Swift Co and Libby McNeill Libby. The piece highlights infrastructure, schools, churches, and parks, plus a buoyant business climate and civic pride.
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City of
Golden Streets
Alma
Gold
Old Town
Ann Arbor
Woud
Pere Marquette Crossing
Republic Motor Truck Company
Outlook
The
Iompany
Corporation
Felix Oeman
Mr. Orman
Pali
Motor
Swift Company Corporation
Michigan Sugar Co
Alma Roller Mills
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Alma Ay
Paretty
Aehnot Ayatem
Presbyterian Ue
Michigan Masonic Home
Record clubing rates with farm and dairy journals
Alma Record with the Detroit Free Press daily, the Farm Journal, Kim bale Dairy monthly for two years, The Household and Todays Man age one year for $5.00. The Record, the Detroit Journal daily ots a eth Michigan Farmer mel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Record
Detroit Free Preas
the Farm Journal
Kimbale Dairy
the Record
Detroit Journal Daily
Michigan Farmer
Community Club Sees Rapid Growth in New York
The Community Club, born from a mothers and daughters banquet, reports rising membership and active classes under skilled instructors. Meetings are at the high school on Tuesdays at 7 30 p.m. Officers include President Miss Rose Messinger and several vice presidents, with Miss Grace Haner as secretary. Local high school team trips note a 7 to 0 loss to Arthur Hill in Saginaw, and a 9 to 8 win over St. Louis in a Wednesday game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Messinger
Charles Rhodes
Curus Gardner
Cora Dunlap
Mary Dickerson
Grace Haner
Saginaw
Arthur Hill Boys
St. Louis
Public School Exhibit Friday Afternoon in City
The public schools invite the community to the annual exhibit at all school buildings on Friday afternoon May 26. The high school gym will display student work while each grade room hosts its own exhibit. Last year about 1000 people attended and this year expectations rise. Light refreshments will be served at each building.
Alma College Choral Union stages Martha at opera house
The Fourth Annual May Festival concert directed by Prof. Reene Farrington Veatch drew a fair audience at the Alma College opera house. The production of Martha by Von Flotow impressed with strong acting and singing, under Miss Camelia Waite and pianist Mixx Grace Roberts, aided by a five-piece orchestra. Rosalie Netzorg led as Lady Harriet with a fine soprano. Pauline Markham and the male principals G. Vernon Wright Oscar Anderson were well received. Chester R. Robinson and Carl Street delivered notable performances. Overall the ensemble blended well and the show pleased despite not reaching capacity. Mrs. F L A Gill plans a Perry visit over Sunday.
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Alma College Choral Union
Reene Farrington Veatch
Martha
von Flotow
G. Vernon Wright
Oscar Anderson
Lionel
Plunkett
Wright
Lionel Lee
Anderson
Chester R. Robinson
Lir Tristram
Mickleford
Robinson
Carl Street
Sheriff
Alma Fire Department G A R Post Pupils of Schools
Community notes reflect Alma Fire Department and G A R Post hosting pupils from local schools. Citizens attend events with carriages and parades showcasing civic groups and local civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Fire Department
G. A. R. Post
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A Building CO
Company
J. C. Elliott
Old County Pike
Opera House
Ladies’ Guild
Medical Society
William Borton
East Superior
Miss Hamilton
Huff
Naviline
Hartley
Selby
Priest
Stevens
Wells
Wilson
Wheaton
Veeder
Miller
Conley
Coleman
Osborne
Horton
Bowman
Margaret McKinney
Queen
Hill and Dale
Selo
Belo
Sylvan
Ainsley
Kieth
Rather
Snyder
Wyant
Lindwey
Schultz
Outlook Magazine
New York
High School
Bali
Choral Society
Veatch
FL A. Gill
Perry
Columbia
Wm. Smith
St. Day
Griffith
Charles H. Goggin Johns
J. W. Priest
State and
Superior Street
Riverside Cemetery
Fraternal
Alma Band
W. R
Moyer
E. N. Chadwick
Com
E. R. Griffith
Adjt
J. D. Helman
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